ART 3215 - Ceramics in the Southwest

3 cr

An introduction to the techniques and practices of creating art with clay. Hand building processes will be thoroughly explored: coil building, slab, pinch and combined techniques. Basic wheel work will be introduced including throwing and trimming. Several firing processes will be explored. Students will examine works of contemporary, historical, and ancient clay artists of the Southwest.
This course meets the Aesthetic Understanding frame of reference.
Course fee $100
This course is offered only as part of the Santa Fe semester.